“The mind of a writer can be a truly terrifying thing. Isolated, neurotic, caffeine addled, crippled by procrastination, consumed by feelings of panic, self-loathing and soul-crushing inadequacy… and that’s on a good day.”
– Robert De Niro
Source: Photograph – Awards Circuit. Quote: Your Eyes Blaze Out
Live & Learn 
Been there, done that, got the t-shirt… 😉
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On Fri, Mar 14, 2014 at 5:18 AM, lead.learn.live. wrote:
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Laughing..never one to do things halfway, are ya pal?
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Great quote, and I love the sentiment. Heading off to the gym for a passionate workout! 😉
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Hell, I’m all those things and I’m not a writer. Which I think just makes me delightfully, unendingly neurotic. And neurotic people are passionate at self-flagellation…and some of us are white hot in love with life at the same time. Go figure.
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EXACTLY to all THAT!
On Fri, Mar 14, 2014 at 5:40 AM, lead.learn.live. wrote:
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Do you have another one?
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No. That’s it.
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No point in acting small.
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🙂
On Fri, Mar 14, 2014 at 6:47 AM, lead.learn.live. wrote:
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’tis true–but that is on a good day – lol
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🙂
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White hot and passionate…the only way to live. I agree wholeheartedly. And, I love De Niro. Great things to read today. Thank you.
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That right on fire…Me love in loving De Niro, thank you.
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Keep The Faith & Follow Your Bliss!!! Thank You :))
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That’s it! The secret sauce…
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Crippled, consumed, crushed…oh, dear. Unless there’s a hint of dramatic magnification just because it’s Friday?
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A wee bit Tiny, a wee bit.
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LOL! A good one!
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🙂 (Except it’s true!) 🙂
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wonderful quote – so perfectly put
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It is! 🙂
On Fri, Mar 14, 2014 at 6:41 PM, lead.learn.live. wrote:
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Love. Awesome quote!
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Thanks. Loved it too!
On Fri, Mar 14, 2014 at 9:50 PM, lead.learn.live. wrote:
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Oh dear, they must end up writing very depressing stuff with all those negative emotions plaguing them. I shall rewrite that to say “The mind of a writer can be a truly exhilarating thing. Surrounded by characters of their own making, focused, calm, goal-orientated, consumed by feelings of clarity, satisfaction and optimism that with hard work it’s possible to achieve great things … and that’s on a good day.” (I had to used the last phrase!)
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I like your version do much better!
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Thank you 🙂 I don’t know why some writers have to be so tortured and miserable. It’s no wonder that there are some really depressing novels out there, and so often they’re the ones that win literary prizes and competitions, as if their misery is what gives them validity. Writing is a wonderful pursuit, full of possibilities and endless surprises.
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I’m with you Sarah…
On Sun, Mar 16, 2014 at 11:11 AM, lead.learn.live. wrote:
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Smiling – Thinking – Wondering…
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Yes, me too!
On Mon, Mar 17, 2014 at 6:28 AM, lead.learn.live. wrote:
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Oh, that’s a disheartening thought – I’m worried now!! 😐
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🙂 I have been worried. Very worried.
On Mon, Mar 24, 2014 at 1:49 PM, Live & Learn wrote:
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Reblogged this on EAG Consultancy Blog inc HBC and commented:
Oh this quote could so be about business too lol 🙂
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Reblogged this on EAG Consultancy Blog inc HBC and commented:
Oh this quote could so be about business too lol 🙂
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